Writing Therapy Starts With Problem Recognition

Let’s talk about problem recognition, shall we? I mean . . . the very initial stage of working on healing your relationship with yourself is getting to what it is that needs healing. (Hey, probably sounds kind of unnatural to say it like that – “relationship with yourself.” I know. But, what I'm discussing today …

About Guided (Prompted) Writing

Hey there, my writing buddies. Back at you with some writing inspiration. At least, I hope that's what you experience when you come to Degrees of Maternity. Because, I truly want you to feel inspired to write -- for YOU and no one else. Therapeutic writing for self should be a personal thing. You know? …

The Psychology Behind Therapeutic Writing . . .

. . . is that it's supposed to make you feel better. That's the simplified version of the whole outcome of participating in this activity. So, I've attempted to uncomplicate the psychology of therapeutic writing by suggesting that problem resolution should be the impetus for engaging in this form of writing in the first place. …

Creating Your Writing Therapy Environment

Last blog post, Write to Communicate to Yourself, I included a poll for you wonderful folks to complete, regarding where we should start in our “therapeutic writing to ourselves” journey. However, I’ve heard nothing but crickets thus far. Well, not literal crickets. And, not even crickets. It’s just been complete silence that I’ve experienced, really. …

Write to Communicate to Yourself

Write it like you mean it! That's how I'm going to start this discussion. Because when it comes to writing to yourself, you owe it to yourself to be honest with yourself. (How many times can I say "yourself?") Really, what I'm trying to say is that you might as well be honest with yourself …

Writing as a Communication Enhancer

My goal to incentivize you to write has taken on a brand-new but exciting undertone. A different direction – I know – but trek along with me, because we’re going to go all out with using written communication to improve our relationship with self and others. It’s a needful time to do so, too. And …

What is Writing Therapy in 25 Sentences

The following 5 sentences aren't included in the 25, so don't start counting  just yet. In this blog post, I'm attempting to break down therapeutic writing into a few bite-sized nuggets of information -- just to give you some insight into the world of Degrees of Maternity for the upcoming months. We're going to explore …

Why Writing Therapy?

Hey, why not? Okay, that's a pretty vague response, so I'll start over. The motivation behind writing therapy? Well, quite simply, it's YOU -- and me. Let me explain. When I look all around me (at the human condition) today, I'm constantly reminded of how delicate the human spirit is. It can be broken in …

Incentivizing You to Write in 2023

One of my main goals in 2023 is to get you to write. I guess I'm somewhat selfish in this undertaking, because writing is my jam. And in a way, I would love for it to be everyone's jam. It makes ME happy, so certainly it should make you happy, as well. Right? I mean …

READ THIS! I’ve Cracked the Code for My 2023 Online Outlook

2023 it is! New hopes, dreams, and outlooks are percolating in these online airways. And, I’m no exception to pivoting at certain times of the year. But, I’m not looking at what I’m about to reveal to you as a New Year’s Resolution. No, not at all. As a matter of fact, my new outlook …